Postdoc in Robust AI for flash flood prediction models

Postdoc in Robust AI for flash flood prediction models Employer Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), University of Luxembourg Location Luxembourg Salary Negotiable Closing date 10 Mar 2024

Discipline Computing Job Type Postdoctoral Employment - Hours Full time Duration Fixed term Qualification PhD Sector Academia
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About the SnT...

SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire outstanding researchers at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), in the SERVAL team under Dr. Michail Papadakis (http://wwwfr.uni.lu/snt/research/serval). SnT is carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by national, European and international research programmes (e.g., FNR, Horizon Europe). For further information you may check: https://www.uni.lu/snt

Were looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, youve come to the right place!

Your Role...

Europe is facing an increasing number of flash flood disasters due to climate change. Due to prevailing land-use limitations hindering the application of traditional flood protection methods, innovative strategies are essential to effectively address risks associated with pluvial and fluvial flash floods. Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented capabilities for predicting floods, assessing their impact, and facilitating timely activation of emergency response services. Despite the existence of state-of-the-art flash flood forecast models, it is crucial to ensure the robustness of the deployed models. In this context, robustness refers to the models capacity to withstand unexpected disturbances, such as defective sensors or data drift, which could lead to mispredictions, and consequently result in incorrect emergency procedures. The Research Associate (RA) will be responsible for formulating, implementing, and evaluating a novel approach to enhance robustness.

The RA will actively participate in the FlashFloodBraker project, funded through the EU Interreg NWE Programme and involving collaboration with other universities, including the University of Liège and Aachen University, across five countries.

Your Profile...

The expected PhD candidate should have:

• A Computer Science background
• Expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning
• Good programming skills (python, Java…)
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory
• Commitment, team working and a critical mind

Heres what awaits you at SnT...

• Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnTs two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
• The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partners
• Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience, publications)
• Cover letter indicating your motivation and expected starting date (could depend on your ongoing formation)
• Contact information for 1 or 2 referees (incl., email + phone of your contacts)

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

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The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fuelling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

The centre attracts talented researchers from all over the world to work on collaborative projects with industry and the public sector. Since its launch in 2009, SnT has established partnerships with more than 55 organisations.

We invite researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: network security, information assurance, model-driven security, cloud computing, cryptography, satellite systems, vehicular networks, as well as ICT services and applications.

A stimulating learning environment

Benefit from the supervision of internationally recognised experts and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in ICT research. With a high ratio of academics and post-docs to doctoral candidates, you’ll have access to guidance from colleagues with various levels of experience.

At our two campuses, researchers benefit from exciting infrastructures and unique labs: they can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better.

Looking to connect to the business world? Through our Partnership Programme, our researchers engage in demand-driven projects . We also host several networking events, such as Partnership Day, where you can talk about your research with a CEO or a minister .

Outstanding Benefits

The University offers a 12-month salary package, over six weeks of paid time off, and 11 days of public holidays. Family is important to us, so staff memberscan benefit from maternity and parental leave and 40 hours of personal time off each year to facilitate private appointments, when needed.

You also benefit from top-notch health insurance. Every University employee is automatically enrolled in the national CNS, offering coverage in Luxembourg and in the EU. You will also benefit from travel insurance both for your personal and professional trips.

The University offers subsidised housing to doctoral researchers, you get meal vouchers and a discount on your meals at University restaurants — bon appétit!

Solid administrative support

We support researchers in acquiring funding from national, European and private sources. Public research is mainly funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). Check out SnT’s latest FNR, EU and ESA Projects here.

All research teams also receive reliable and extensive support for all administrative tasks – from guidance on the University’s procedures to funding proposals, logistics, filing travel expenses. This enables our researchers to focus fully on their projects.

Speaking of travelling, SnT actively encourages all our researchers to attend relevant conferences around the world. If you ever want to host a conference in Luxembourg, we’ve got you covered, too.

Company culture & fun perks

Every stage of an SnT experience is international. Researchers join us from all four corners of the globe, making the centre a rich environment full of cross-cultural connections. Currently at SnT, we have more than 60 nationalities!

We value our dynamic company culture, so be prepared for teambuilding events, networking activities and more.

Interested in learning one of the many official languages of the Grand Duchy? The University offers complimentary language classes, and you can even get ECTS credits. On your time off, you can also enroll in a wide range of complimentary sports and wellbeing courses, art workshops, and cultural events.

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About the University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities, with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character.

It fosters a synergy of research and teaching relevant to its country. It’s known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education.

Its core asset is its well-connected and world-class academic staff, which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers, who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges, and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

Company info Website https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt Location Luxembourg City
L-1855
Luxembourg